Rooted in generations of D'Addario string making expertise, Pro-Arte' Black Nylon is our archetypal classical set. The bass strings are made with a multifilament nylon core and wound with silver-plated copper, for an exceptionally warm and consistent response. Coupled with black nylon treble strings, which deliver sweet, mellow highs, Pro-Arte' Black Nylon gives you the sound and feel that has come to define classical guitar. This Normal Tension set is our best-selling tension, preferred for the balance of rich tone, comfortable feel, and dynamic projection.

EJ49, normal tension, is D'Addario's best selling classical set containing black nylon trebles, preferred for its balance of rich tone, comfortable feel and dynamic projection.
Pro-Arte, the world's most popular classical strings are D'Addario's premium classical guitar string sets. All Pro-Arte treble strings are sorted by a sophisticated computer-controlled laser machine which performs diameter and tension measurements, ensuring true-sounding, precise trebles in every set. Pro-Arte basses are wound using silver-plated copper on a multi-filament nylon core for consistent and warm, yet projecting tone.
D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.